Technical Product Manager
Location: DE, BE, Berlin
Department: Product Management
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Product Management

Company profile:

Job description:
Contentful (#URL_0252efddcbc4b8f51969fca7b054595976ea4678fd880b3653151e618d447b33#) is an API-first content management platform for web and mobile applications and the first cloud-based service to allow content to be distributed across any device, application or platform, with one single input.Content is managed in a completely presentation-independent format and can be served to all current and future platforms, including iOS, Android, Google Glass, Apple Watch or interactive JavaScript apps.We are growing quickly and have paying customers from all around the world (Axel Springer, Playboy, Nike, Teehan+Lax, Akqa, …). We are funded by the world’s leading VCs, Benchmark’s European sister Balderton (MySQL, Redhat, Twitter, New Relic, Dropbox) and SaaS expert Point Nine Capital (ZenDesk, Unbounce, Server Density). Our advisory board includes key personalities from the BBC, Apple, Rovio, Heroku, Symantec as well as thought leaders in the Web and Content Management space.As an ideal candidate, you will have a strong technical background from a previous development role. Either you have worked as a technical product manager before, or you have a strong interest in doing so and possess the required soft skills.You understand our customers’ problems and our product at a deep level so that you can interface with the development team in order to successfully lead the strategy for our APIs as well as our ecosystem (SDKs, example code, integrations). Since you are able to communicate with the development team in detail, you can understand the implications of certain decisions and make trade-offs in terms of complexity, depth or even timelines.We are a fun, fast-growing and international team with about 20 people, working in the heart of Berlin’s trendy Kreuzberg district. You will be the first technical product manager.

Requirements:
You have a deep technical background to understand technical challenges, earn the trust from the development team, and to make educated trade-offs in prioritizing bugs, features or catching up on “technical debt”.Strong understanding of Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS, APIs).Development experience in at least one programming language.You have an understanding of Agile development methodologies and how to take advantage of them to improve the development processYou are a analytical problem solver, can direct a team and take ownership in your work.You have excellent English communication skills, verbal and written (German not required).You get stuff done. We are looking for someone we can trust to do a good job without much handholding - you should enjoy responsibility.

Benefits:
The Web is changing and becoming more interactive, be part of this revolution and work with our cutting-edge team on the future of the Web. Join a real tech company that counts among its investor and advisors people like Francesco Cesarini (Erlang Solutions) and Adam Wiggins (Heroku)Team up with our international group of experts. Work with our customers, some of the hottest international startups and world’s leading enterprises. Learn from our amazing investors and advisors.Be in a fast-paced environment in a company that’s growing quickly. Garner responsibility and make a significant impact, instead of being just another cog in a machine.Pick your own equipment to get the best out of your working days.A fun workplace right in the heart of Berlin.Competitive salary and stock options.